Experience

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  JET Programme

  • Shimane, Japan

  • Assistant Language Teacher

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2016
    • Shimane, Japan

    Participant in the JET Programme, widely regarded as one of the best grassroots exchange teaching programs, since August 2011. Employed as an Assistant Language Teacher for Junior High School, Elementary School, and Preschool.Responsibilities include: *Assisting the JHS Japanese teacher of English with lesson planning, preparation, classroom activities, and paperwork. *Helping JHS students prepare for speech contests, public speaking events requiring English, essay writing and homework. *Preparing and leading all lessons for elementary school and preschool. *Promoting grassroots internationalization. *Communicating in Japanese, participating in international events, as well as English Language camp planning and leadership.Volunteer and Community Activities: *Iinan Senior High School English Recitation Contest, Speech Coach and Judge (September 2011) *Hamada English Camp, Group Leader - Junior High School (January 2012) *CHESS English Camp, Assistant Group Leader - Senior High School (May 2012, June 2015) *Iinan Senior High School English Recitation Contest, Speech Coach (August 2012) *Shimane AJET, Council Member (August 2012-May 2014), Vice President (May 2014-May 2015), President (May 2015-May 2016) *Matsue Shogyo English Seminar, Group Leader - Matsue Shogyo Business Club, Senior High School (March 2013, March 2014, March 2015, March 2016) *Iinan Community Center Adult English Conversation Group, Co-organizer and Leader (2011-2016) *Iinan Community Center International Cooking Class, Leader (2013) *Shimane JET Orientation, Presenter (August 2013, August 2014) *2013 Shimane Prefecture Junior High School Speech Contest, Master of Ceremonies, Organizing Volunteer, and Speech Coach (August-October 2013)

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  U.S. Department of Commerce

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • International Trade Intern

    • Feb 2011 - May 2011
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Intern to the Grand Rapids branch of the Department of Congress. Responsibilities included:Research and analysis of international trade laws, participating in client meetings, participating in international trade seminar events, answering phones, taking notes, and using various computer software to record client data.

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  Waseda University, Japan Study

  • Shimane, Japan

  • Assistant Language Teacher and Cultural Exchange Intern

    • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
    • Shimane, Japan

    One month home stay in rural Japan to help promote grassroots internationalization and English education. Time was spent visiting various schools in the Shimane area teaching English and helping to educate Japanese elementary school and junior high school students about foreign countries and cultures.